I'm just getting into running the numbers and the problem I'm running into is that I don't want to have any responsibilities during the day while I'm working my day job and the wages expense for caregiver staff is MASSIVE in my area (+$18/h).

Quote from @Paul Novak: I am curious how other people have come to determine when enough is enough on purchasing more real estate and if/when to pay off their properties?

We offer one caregiver/CNA to every 5-8 seniors compared to our competition that each of their care staff has to "attempt" to manage 20-30 seniors.

You have to meet state-level regulations for:• Caregiver ratios• Meal service• Medication management• Training and background checksIf you’ve never operated an ALF, bringing in a licensed administrator early is a must.5.

I see a lot of investors unsure about how note pricing really works.
Here are the biggest variables I look at:
• Payment history / seasoning
• LTV and remaining equity
• Property condition
• Borrower performance
...

The most critical tip is to start by determining whether (and also when) cost segregation can help you in your particular situation:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-... 

Determine what direction rents are trending by unit type and whether or not there's any additional upside in rents.

If the yield/return does not meet my minimum requirement I’ll try to determine the probability that the seller will accept an offer at a price that does provide my minimum ROi.Assuming the above is positive, I will utilize all available information; LTV, property type, specific geographical market, payment history, etc. to determine if the note fits into my acceptable risk parameters.  

If 2024 greater than 2023:Add them together and divide by 24 months for your qualifying monthly income.If 2023 greater than 2024:Divide 2024 by 12 months for your qualifying monthly income.Then you can Google for an online mortgage calculator to determine mortgage amount you qualify for. 

Gather all info and damage, then determine if it’s worth charging the guest.